Temporary Full Time Front of House staff

Brend Hotels; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of staff tips

Training & progression

Brend 10% discount

Discounted hotel stays

Hospitality Rewards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Brend Hotels is hiring Temporary Full Time Front of House staff for The Royal and Fortescue in Barnstaple. The role is a fixed 5-week contract with shifts across early mornings, evenings, and weekends, including bank holidays. Salary ranges £10.85–£12.71 per hour, with transport avoidance advised due to public transport gaps.

Applicants must be 18+ and prepared for varied shifts. Training is provided, with staff tips and hotel discount perks available.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn on the job.
• Neat and tidy appearance in line with uniform requirements.
• Flexibility to respond to various work situations.
• Ability to follow instructions while using your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare station for service including stocking condiments and linen.
• Welcome customers, issue menus and take orders alongside the team.
• Serve food and drinks in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Clear and relay tables as required.
• Assist with restaurant cleaning alongside other waiting staff.
• Adhere to HASAWA, fire precautions and legal requirements.
• Assist other departments and maintain good working relationships.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Neat appearance

Flexible

Initiative

Job description

Temporary Full Time Front of House staff

Location: Boutport Street, Barnstaple E31 1HG

Salary: £10.85 to £12.71 per hour

Hotel: The Royal and Fortescue

Deadline to apply: 24/11/2026

Please note this is a fixed 5 week contract 29/11/26 to 02/01/27

Inline with current licensing laws , applicants must be 18 or over

This role will involve a variety of early morning ,evening and weekend shifts, including Bank Holidays, Christmas and New Year

Therefore having your own transport is preferable as Public transport will be unavailable for some shift patterns

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Share of staff tips that are given out monthly
• Training & progression opportunities
• 10% discount at any Brend Collection establishment
• Discounted hotel stays at any Brend Collection establishment
• Access to Hospitality Rewards, which include 100’s of discounts, from Boots to Asda.
• Access to Hospitality Action Employee assistance Program which includes support around mental health, financial difficulties, addiction & more.

What will I be doing?

As Front of House staff at 62 the Bank you are responsible for working in all areas of food and beverage, delivering excellent customer service to all of our guests.

• Prepare station for service which includes stocking condiments and linen as well as changing and servicing the cutlery available.
• Welcome customers, issue menus and receive and record customers’ orders if necessary alongside other members of the team.
• Serve food and drinks in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Clear and relay tables as necessary.
• Participate in the cleaning of the Restaurant alongside the other Waiting Staff.
• Understand and comply with company policy on HASAWA, fire precautions, legal requirements, and perform any other tasks that may be required from time to time.
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships

What are we looking for?

To successfully fill this role as Front of House staff at 62 the Bank you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn on the job
• A neat and tidy appearance (hair and fingernails) and adherence to uniform requirements.
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to follow instructions and guidance, whilst also using your own initiative

Although previous experience would be beneficial, it is not essential as full training will be provided.

What is it like to work for Brend Collection?

Brend Collection is a family-run company that has been a leader in West Country hospitality for over fifty years. We have a passion for excellence and we pour our hearts and souls into making sure we exceed customer expectations time and time again. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!